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Committee reviews Purdy Park and pathway grant commitments as appropriations are considered
Summary
The committee discussed a $220,000 Purdy Park grant (draft appropriation showed $150,000) and an ITEP pathway grant requiring matching funds; members noted grants typically reimburse expenses and that failure to raise matching funds could forfeit awards.
Members reviewed capital items tied to grant funding, including Purdy Park and a pathway project. The clerk said the Purdy Park grant is for about $220,000 to fund a multi-sport court, band shell, path, and utilities for future bathrooms; the draft appropriation in the packet showed $150,000 for the project.
Committee members emphasized that grant awards generally reimburse expenses rather than pay upfront and that the village must raise matching funds before work can proceed. "If they don't raise the matching funds, then it won't get used," the clerk said, noting the pathway grant would be forfeited in August if the match is not raised. The attorney and clerk agreed to review the grant agreements and report any village obligations or match requirements back to the committee before the board acts.
